48 replies to this topic

[moneyhunster]

He decided to complete the rebuild bud, another vx gonna make it back to the road!

[Pocoloco]

He decided to complete the rebuild bud, another vx gonna make it back to the road!

Thanks for the info. I'm looking for one to do and keep on the road. Catch up later once I got one.

[IvarS]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked I'd hate to find that after buying a car with "no chassis damage"..

Edited by IvarS, 09 November 2010 - 06:06 PM.

[MJay]

OK guys Ive changd my mind again - This is now back up for sale. It now includes The Crash box so all you need is a wind screen and clam. ALL other parts are here and in good condition apart from what you see in teh photos. Ive even fitted the front suspension now. £5500 No offers.

[MJay]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked I'd hate to find that after buying a car with "no chassis damage"..

Where did I say no chassis damage? All the photos are there and I said it has very light damage to the upper front carrier. It goes back into spec all ok. So its for anyone who wants a bargain or to come and look to make their own minds up.

[moneyhunster]

What made u change your mind? Have u fitted the crash box? Send me some pics of how far you've done.

[robin]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked the epoxy cracked is not looking good to me, i see you mention "It does have some very very light chassis damage to the upper font arm carrier but I have been told by a couple of enthusiasts in the US that it isn't worth worrying about" did they see the cracked expoxy as this to me is something i would be worrying about for the price.

[MJay]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked

the epoxy cracked is not looking good to me, i see you mention "It does have some very very light chassis damage to the upper font arm carrier but I have been told by a couple of enthusiasts in the US that it isn't worth worrying about"

did they see the cracked expoxy as this to me is something i would be worrying about for the price.

Well thats what I thought but the chap said it was all in spec on the geo last week and he put a load bearing force onto that corner.

[MJay]

What made u change your mind? Have u fitted the crash box?
Send me some pics of how far you've done.

Pics same as before except I have actually fitted the new suspension.

The crash box is in the garage and I have the Lotus glue for it.

[moneyhunster]

What made u change your mind? Have u fitted the crash box?
Send me some pics of how far you've done.

Pics same as before except I have actually fitted the new suspension.

The crash box is in the garage and I have the Lotus glue for it.

How come your not finishing it?

[MJay]

What made u change your mind? Have u fitted the crash box?
Send me some pics of how far you've done.

Pics same as before except I have actually fitted the new suspension.

The crash box is in the garage and I have the Lotus glue for it.

How come your not finishing it?

I'm back to the original problem of time again. I can just see this sittng here until Summer and I still have no time. Its such a shame to see one not being used.

[moneyhunster]

I'm back to the original problem of time again. I can just see this sittng here until Summer and I still have no time. Its such a shame to see one not being used.

Shame your not more local i'd of given you a hand, i still think you should crack on with it.

Tomorrows Sunday! Prime up the bulkhead and glue up the crash box, strap it up with a couple of cheap ratchet straps and leave it over night. It will look so much better in the morning.

Are the front lights turbo ones?
Where did you get the car into geo?

[moneyhunster]

I really shouldnt but i may be interested at the end of this month, lot of VAT to come back. missis will kill me

Edited by moneyhunster, 01 January 2011 - 11:33 PM.

[turboluca]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked

the epoxy cracked is not looking good to me, i see you mention "It does have some very very light chassis damage to the upper font arm carrier but I have been told by a couple of enthusiasts in the US that it isn't worth worrying about"

did they see the cracked expoxy as this to me is something i would be worrying about for the price.

how bad is that looking ....is this a bad buy or not

[moneyhunster]

how bad is that looking ....is this a bad buy or not

Go on you know you want it!

[frankandbeanz]

is this still availible, looking for a quick summre project

[LY_Scott]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked

the epoxy cracked is not looking good to me, i see you mention "It does have some very very light chassis damage to the upper font arm carrier but I have been told by a couple of enthusiasts in the US that it isn't worth worrying about"

did they see the cracked expoxy as this to me is something i would be worrying about for the price.

Well thats what I thought but the chap said it was all in spec on the geo last week and he put a load bearing force onto that corner.

Looks like the mating surfaces are still firmly sealed though? Dumb question time, because I can't remember, why was the VX/elise chassis glued again and not aluminium welded?

[Whiteboy]

That top wishbone mount looks way out of spec, the epoxy har cracked

the epoxy cracked is not looking good to me, i see you mention "It does have some very very light chassis damage to the upper font arm carrier but I have been told by a couple of enthusiasts in the US that it isn't worth worrying about"

did they see the cracked expoxy as this to me is something i would be worrying about for the price.

Well thats what I thought but the chap said it was all in spec on the geo last week and he put a load bearing force onto that corner.

Looks like the mating surfaces are still firmly sealed though? Dumb question time, because I can't remember, why was the VX/elise chassis glued again and not aluminium welded?

Lighter/cheaper and more accurate.

Edited by Whiteboy, 18 February 2011 - 10:23 AM.

[techieboy]

question time, because I can't remember, why was the VX/elise chassis glued again and not aluminium welded?

Welding too hot for the aluminium and causes distortion/affects strength? I think.

[LY_Scott]

Sorry Matt, are you saying the grade of aluminium used would be too sensitive for welding?

http://www.sandsmuse...cal/autind.html

interesting article about the chassis...